Sonoris Mastering Compressor

The Sonoris Mastering Compressor (SMCP) is a professional-grade wideband compressor designed specifically for mastering, ensuring ultra-clean and transparent compression. This plugin is perfect for delicate audio material where preserving clarity and avoiding unwanted artifacts are paramount. It achieves this by utilizing up to 8x upsampling, minimizing distortion and ensuring the highest quality processing. Unlike most compressors, the SMCP does not introduce odd harmonic distortion, making it one of the cleanest options available for mastering.

The SMCP provides immense flexibility with its adjustable knee settings and multiple compression modes. Users can opt for transparent compression by using the auto-release feature alongside feedback detection and soft knees. For a more aggressive or “colored” sound, the feedforward detection mode and harder knee options can be employed. Additionally, the plugin offers a unique feature to add subtle even harmonic distortion for warming up the audio, adding character without sacrificing clarity.

Beyond full mix compression, the SMCP can process individual Left, Right, Mid, or Side channels with variable linking, allowing for precise control over stereo image dynamics. Its sidechain flexibility, featuring selectable high-pass, band-pass, and low-pass filters, makes it a versatile tool for mastering engineers seeking creative ways to enhance their audio.

Key Features:

• Ultra-Clean Compression: Wideband compressor designed for mastering, with up to 8x upsampling to reduce artifacts and maintain transparency.
• Extensive Control: Adjustable ratio from 1:1 to infinity for compression and limiting, with attack and release times ranging from 0ms to 5 seconds. Selectable auto-attack and auto-release for program-dependent behavior.
• Flexible Knee Settings: Two adjustable knee controls (soft to hard in 100 steps) allow for smooth compression transitions. A secondary knee can be set to reduce the ratio back to 1:1 above the threshold.
• Advanced Sidechain Processing: Sidechain filtering options include high-pass, band-pass, and low-pass filters, with adjustable linking between channels (L, R, M, or S).
• Feedforward and Feedback Detection: Choose between feedback for smooth compression or feedforward detection for a more aggressive response.
• Parallel Compression and Harmonic Distortion: Integrated parallel compression fader and optional even harmonic distortion for warming up the audio.